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  1. Delray? West Boca? BRCH?

    Pompom replied to Lola77's topic in Florida Nursing

    OMG "Hellray" I worked there more than 15 yrs ago, it was awful then. The ruddest patients and doctors in the world. Horrible nurse to patient ratio,never enough supplies. Definately a FOR PROFIT...

  2. Resident re-education to call bell

    Pompom replied to gabrielle76's topic in General Nursing

    If she redoes your documentation isn't that fraudlent charting on her part? I would leave my documentation as it is, if they don't like the truth it is time to change

  3. trying to escape pittsburgh

    Pompom replied to rectal itch's topic in Florida Nursing

    I left Pittsburgh about 2 yrs ago, I am in the Gainesville FL area now. One hospital here AGH is closing but Shands and the VA are still hiring. I don't know about the Jacksonville area. You could...

  4. is it normal to feel overwhelmed as new nurse in CTICU

    Pompom replied to cvicu80's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Yes, it is overwhelming for a new nurse no matter where he/she works. Sorry, but I truly believe new nurses need at least 6 mos to 1 yr on a med surg floor before going into any ICU. I say this...

  5. How would you make inpatient rooms better?

    Pompom replied to Email4KH's topic in General Nursing

    1. All rooms should be private ! (no more isolation issues) 2. A large shelf for nurses to write on or prepare medicine 3. Large red bins for contanimated items 4. Plenty of plugs within easy reach...

  6. VA-Unions?

    Pompom replied to Gottago's topic in Government, Military

    I have worked at 2 different VA's with unions, I am not a member by choice. It seems they only protect the workers that deserve to be fired but we could debate that forever. Many of the nurses opt...

  7. New Grad looking for ICU job

    Pompom replied to Umdsn's topic in MICU, SICU

    Do yourself a favor and work at least 6 months on a med surg floor. You will need to gain the experience, become familiar with the facility, learn the doctors, labs, etc. before you take on the added...

  8. Gainesville, Florida

    Pompom replied to Valanda's topic in Florida Nursing

    I moved in the Gainesville area 2 months ago. There are 3 major hospitals to work in, VA, Shands, N. Fl. The area is nice but I was quite suprised at how expensive the houses are. We decided not to...

  9. Gift idea for my preceptor

    Pompom replied to SoundofMusic's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A nice coffee mug is always

  10. Waynesburg College

    Pompom replied to Student_Nurse_WV's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I just graduated from Waynesburg's accelerated RN-BSN program. I really like the co-horts, the group you start with is the one you finish with. Small class sizes and every 5 weeks or so a new class....

  11. Monophasic vs. Biphasic Defibs

    Pompom replied to SerenityR.N.'s topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We use biphasic defibrillators and defit at 150

  12. question about hysterectomy/cholecystectomy

    Pompom replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I found a wonderful site for women who had hysterectomies, www.hystersisters.com Check it out, I hope it

  13. MSN Programs in Gainesville area?

    Pompom posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Is anyone enrolled in a MSN program in the Gainesville area? I am thinking about this but am not sure if I want to attend classes or On line program. Does anyone have any pro's or con's they can...

  14. Gainesville ?'s

    Pompom posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey All, I am thinking about relocating to Gainesville and am wondering what it is like to live there. Good areas to live, bad areas to avoid. Any information is

  15. Need your input about fixed shifts...

    Pompom replied to JesL2bRN2007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My personal opinion is that rotating shifts benefit management only. If you choose a fixed shift because if fits your lifestyle then management forces you to switch shifts to meet their needs it...

  16. New to VA Nursing

    Pompom replied to Rhonda V's topic in Government, Military

    I worked for VISN 4 and the biggest difference between civilian and gov. hospitals is that the VA has better staffing ratios, plenty of supplies, no borrowing from other ICU's for BP cuffs, monitor...

  17. Pittsburgh ICU jobs...

    Pompom replied to SandraDeeRN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Why don't you transfer to Presby? I am sure they would love to give you a chance in one of their

  18. Do I let her know about my brother??

    Pompom replied to zumalong's topic in General Nursing

    You definately need to tell the doctor about this incident, does he want someone so unprofessional working for him? She should definately be alled to task for the

  19. Gainesville ?'s

    Pompom replied to Pompom's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for all the info. I am counting down the days until I move. I have eaten at the Backyard BBQ in Newberry and agree it was very good. I will be working at the VA but I might look into picking...

  20. Anyone heard of this?? ??SCAM??

    Pompom replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in Florida Nursing

    I suggest you call your credit card co. and cancel that card ASAP, give all the infor that you know about the company and ask for a new card to be issued. Some lessons are expensive to learn, I hope...

  21. $10,000 penalty if you leave the ICU

    Pompom replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have never heard of such a thing but it doesn't suprise me. I certainly would NOT sign that contract, we RN's have too many options in our favor to self-imprison ourselves is just

  22. Never Again

    Pompom replied to bshaw96's topic in Agency Nurses

    Don't you think the families of these residents should know about the substandard care, if there was only a safe and legal way to notify them. The NH charge the families a fortune for what they think...

  23. Working for the VA as a civilian

    Pompom replied to whiterfoam's topic in Government, Military

    Call the local VA and ask for the nurse recruiter. The recruiter can send you an application and packet explaining all benefits. That is how I got hired. Good luck to

  24. Delray Medical Center

    Pompom replied to Hind12's topic in Florida Nursing

    I had the unfortunate experience of working at Delray Medical Center back in 1995, it was by far the worst experience of anyplace I have ever worked. Short staffed, no support from management,...

  25. Moving to another state

    Pompom replied to aqualunni's topic in General Nursing

    If you work for a Veterans Hospital you can use what ever state you are licensed in, no need to apply to any other